Wallet
Gallery Location
Not on View
Maker
Unidentified Tuareg artist
Medium
Leather, metal keys, pigment, wool yarn, plastic
Geography
Niamey, Niger
Date
1970s or before
Dimensions
86 x 17 x 4 cm
Object number
2012.62.13
Credit Line
This acquisition was made possible with the generous support of the Louise Hawley Stone Charitable Trust Fund
Collection
Department
Art & Culture: Global Africa
Description
Elaborately decorated wallet made to be worn around the neck. Wallets such as this are common throughout the Sahara. They are composed of a small bag with compartments that are encased by another bag that slides over it along the side leather cords. On the left side of this wallet is a set of 3 keys and a decorative tassel, while on the right side, a small blade, tweezers and a pick are stored in a small brown leather case, alongside the decorative tassel.
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